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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,904.88, 424,871.24 and 171,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,904.88, 424,871.24 and 171,946.38 is: 237,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,904.88 : 424,871.24 = 171,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,904.88/424,871.24 = 171,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,904.88x = 424,871.24 × 171,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,904.88x = 73,055,071,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055,071,684.11/307,904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,265.07

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